The Timken Company 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2008
THE TIMKEN COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-1169
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34-0577130 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1835 Dueber Avenue, S.W., Canton, Ohio 44706-2798
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(330) 438-3000
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The Timken Company issued a press release on July 21, 2008, increasing its earnings estimates
for the second quarter and full year 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1
to this report and incorporated by this reference.
This information shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of
1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing.
Exhibits.
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99.1 |
The Timken Company Press Release dated July 21, 2008. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE TIMKEN COMPANY
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/s/ William R. Burkhart
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William R. Burkhart |
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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Date: July 21, 2008
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description of Document |
99.1
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The Timken Company Press Release dated July 21, 2008. |